Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Despite the initial setbacks, the team remained optimistic and pushed through to achieve their goals.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. kept their chin up.
Error concept: Incorrect idiom usage
What is wrong: The underlined segment remained optimistic is correct in meaning but can be replaced with a more idiomatic expression.
Grammatical concept: Idiomatic expressions should convey the intended meaning naturally in context.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using plain language like remained optimistic is not idiomatic; the sentence calls for a phrase expressing optimism in adversity.
How to correct: Replace remained optimistic with the idiom kept their chin up.
Correct phrase/ correction: Despite the initial setbacks, the team kept their chin up and pushed through to achieve their goals.
Final sentence: Despite the initial setbacks, the team kept their chin up and pushed through to achieve their goals.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.